Colossians 3:14 kjva — And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness."

— Colossians 3:14, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Colossians 3 — Context

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Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.

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Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

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Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

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And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

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And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

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Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

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And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

Colossians 3:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 3:14 say?
Colossians 3:14 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.”
Where is Colossians 3:14 in the Bible?
Colossians 3:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians, chapter 3, verse 14.
Who wrote Colossians?
Colossians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from prison). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Colossians about?
To a church tempted by a Christ-plus-other-wisdom error, Paul writes one of Scripture's loftiest portraits of Jesus: "by him all things consist." In Christ is all the fullness of deity — and complete sufficiency for the believer. Practical instructions for new-creation living follow.
What are the major themes of Colossians?
Colossians explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, Fullness in Christ, New Life, Family, Prayer. These themes shape the meaning and context of Colossians 3:14.
What translation should I read Colossians 3:14 in?
Colossians 3:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Colossians 3:14?
Colossians 3:14 reads (KJVA): “And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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